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In some ways Irving has been the same old guy — one of the NBA’s best shot makers, a man talented enough to earn M-V-P chants on the road, as he did in D.C. after knocking down a game-tying rainbow 3-pointer from the corner then another triple from miles behind the arc moments later. Irving has long been capable of jaw-dropping highlights. He has been one of the world’s most admired players for years, dating back to his time with the Cavaliers.